A Geographical History Of Mammals (1896)

By Richard Lydekker

Book Overview

""A Geographical History of Mammals"" is a comprehensive book written by Richard Lydekker in 1896. The book delves into the geographical distribution of mammals across the world, exploring their habitats, migration patterns, and evolution. It covers a wide range of topics, including the classification of mammals, their physical characteristics, and their adaptation to different environments. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific region of the world. It begins with an overview of the distribution of mammals in the Arctic and Antarctic regions, followed by a detailed analysis of the mammals found in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The book also includes a section on Australia and the surrounding islands, which at the time were relatively unknown to the western world.Throughout the book, Lydekker provides detailed descriptions of each mammal species, including their physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat. He also discusses the historical and cultural significance of certain mammals, such as the elephant and the lion.""A Geographical History of Mammals"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural history of mammals. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it accessible to both experts and lay readers alike. The book is also accompanied by numerous illustrations and maps, which help to bring the text to life and provide a visual representation of the distribution of mammals across the globe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054889938X
• ISBN13: 9780548899380
• Release Date: February 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"